Father's Day: Gourmet gift guide for Dad

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Father's Day gourmet gifts

Whether your dad considers himself a gourmand or your husband is the family chef, here are our delicious Father's Day picks for the food-loving men in your life.

Fanatics NFL ProToast Elite toaster

Being able to toast bread doesn't require the skills of a professionally trained chef, but being able to serve toast with your favorite NFL team's emblem is nothing short of gourmet — or at least that's what Dad can tell his football-loving buddies. A Fanatics NFL ProToast Elite toaster brands bread with a team logo, has seven separate timing settings and sports reheat, frozen and quick-stop functions. (fanatics.com, $40)

Gevalia Kaffe coffee carryall

When Dad takes his coffee experiences seriously, make sure he's never disappointed on those days he's on the go. Gevalia's Kaffe coffee carryall gives him everything he needs to savor a delicious cup of joe. In addition to a stylish case, this gift set includes a bullet Thermos for hot or iced coffee, two stainless steel mugs, a creamer with a lid and two spoons. (gevalia.com, $60)

Nudo's aglio, olio, pepperoncino gift set

For the father who loves the flavors of Italia and spending time in the kitchen, the Nudo gift set will give him the ingredients he needs for a delectable evening of comfort food cooking. This gourmet Father's Day gift comes with a tin of Nudo's olive oil (stone ground with fresh Italian garlic), a box of organic spaghetti, dried Calabrian chilies, a recipe card featuring a classic Italian dish and a beautifully designed, reusable Nudo spaghetti tin. You'll want to invite yourself over for dinner to help him taste-test this gift. (nudoadopt.com, $22)

T-fal Family Pro deep fryer

Does Pops prefer his food crispy, delicious and deep-fried? Then sideline those unwelcome suggestions that he should get a juicer, and give him what he really wants. The T-fal Family Pro deep fryer makes deep-frying easy, flavorful and fun. This sleek, stainless steel fryer can hold up to 2.6 pounds of food as well as three liters of oil. With this large capacity, this fryer is ideal for cooking family meals or entertaining guests or large groups. Better than a skillet full of hot oil, the T-fal deep fryer is leakproof and includes a cool-touch handle and a viewing lid so Dad will never over-fry his doughnuts, chicken or veggies. As a big bonus, all parts (except the heating element) are dishwasher safe. (amazon.com, $48)

Mocubo modular bamboo cutting board

A bamboo cutting board is perfect for the dad with an eco conscience. The Mocubo bamboo cutting board with three prep drawers underneath is perfect for the dad who likes to slice, dice and organize like a master chef. The modular cutting board has rubber feet to keep the board steady while chopping, and the three prep drawers slide in and out to keep ingredients separate until Dad is ready to cook. (quirky.com, $40)

Jenkins Jellies Original Sin gift basket

Give the gift of yummy, sweet, tongue-searing, endorphin-boosting heat with Jenkins Jellies. The Original Sin gift basket will fire up Dad's cooking with Hell Fire Pepper Jelly, Passion Fire Pepper Jelly and Fiery Fig Pepper Jelly, all made with organic, garden-fresh ingredients. Dad can slather jellies on his favorite bread, spoon them over juicy meats and poultry or melt them for drizzling over ice cream. (jenkinsjellies.com, $38)

Coyote Oaties I Love You crate of gourmet cookies

Even if Dad doesn't dig being in the kitchen, you can scrumptiously gift his sweet tooth. Delight him with a crate of gourmet cookies from Coyote Oaties. All of this cookie company's treats are baked fresh with whole rolled oats and real cream butter but without white sugar, white flour and preservatives. The I Love You crate delivers a dozen cookies in your dad's favorite flavors. Choose from milk chocolate walnut, white chocolate macadamia nut, dark chocolate cashew, peanut butter dark chocolate cashew, raisin walnut, nut-free flavors or flavor of the month. (coyoteoaties.com, $43)